Amphibious Warfare Collection

U. S. Air Force Republic P-47 Thunderbolts flying over Omaha beach during the invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944
WORLD WAR II: NORMANDY. U.S. Air Force Republic P-47 Thunderbolts flying over Omaha beach during the invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944. Watercolor by Ogden Pleissner

WORLD WAR I: MARINES, 1918. First to Fight. Posed photograph, 1918, showing U.S. Marines charging onto a beach, issued by the War Department for recruitment purposes during World War I

ROLLO (c860-c931). Norse chieftain and Viking leader. Rollo and his fleet attack Paris, France, in 885 A. D
ROLLO (c860-c931). Norse chieftain and Viking leader. Rollo and his fleet attack Paris, France, in 885 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

British assault craft reaching the shores of Toamasina, Madagascar during Second World War. 16th October 1942

Canadians in landing craft near the port of Piraeus in Greece Second World War. 9th November 1944

Follow Me!: Colonel Aubrey S. Newman leading the 3rd Battalion of the 35th U. S
WWII: PACIFIC CAMPAIGN 1944. Follow Me!: Colonel Aubrey S. Newman leading the 3rd Battalion of the 35th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment across Red Beach, Leyte, Philippine Islands, 20 October 1944

A landing craft air cushion comes ashore
Kin Blue Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2006 - A landing craft air cushion comes ashore during a ship-to-shore movement

U. S. Navy Landing Craft land on the beach to offload equipment in Oahu, Hawaii
July 20, 2004 - U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushioned vessels, more commonly known as LCAC s, land on the beach to offload equipment

WORLD WAR I: GALLIPOLI, 1915. Australian troops landing on Anzac Beach, Gallipoli, Turkey, April 1915. Contemporary oil painting by Cyrus Cuneo (1879-1916)

Congratulations from One Who Knows. Cartoon by David Low, 1944, depicting a Russian soldier congratulating his British
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY, 1944. Congratulations from One Who Knows. Cartoon by David Low, 1944, depicting a Russian soldier congratulating his British

The Landing of the British troops at Boston, Massachusetts, on 1 October, 1768 to enforce the writs of assistance
BRITISH LANDING, 1768. The Landing of the British troops at Boston, Massachusetts, on 1 October, 1768 to enforce the writs of assistance: color engraving, 1770, by Paul Revere

Mongol warriors sent by Kublai Khan, the emperor of China, to invade Japan, 1274
JAPAN: MONGOL INVASION. Mongol warriors sent by Kublai Khan, the emperor of China, to invade Japan, 1274. Detail from Japanese scroll painting on paper, c1293

ROMAN INVASION. Invasion of Britain by Julius Caesar in 55 B. C. : colored engraving, 19th century
ROMAN INVASION. Invasion of Britain by Julius Caesar in 55 B.C.: colored engraving, 19th century

U. S. Army soldiers offload a Humvee from a floating causeway at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton
July 24, 2008 - U.S. Army soldiers offload a Humvee from a floating causeway during a Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore exercise at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California

Soldiers of the U. S. Army invade the beach during Operation Torch in North Africa
1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army hits the beach during Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa

A U. S. Marine guides an amphibious assault vehicle on Onslow Beach
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, February 6, 2012 - A U.S. Marine guides an amphibious assault vehicle on Onslow Beach during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012

U. S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles practice a beach assault in Busan, South Korea
Busan, Republic of Korea (March 11, 2016 - U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles practice a beach assault in preparation for Ssang Yong 16

Marines await the arrival of an Improved Navy Lighterage System
October 16, 2009 - U.S. Marines await the arrival of an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California

Low angle rear view of an amphibious assault vehicle driving along the beach
Hat Yao, Thailand, February 9, 2011 - An amphibious assault vehicle watches over the beach after moving a squad of Marines from ship to shore during a multination amphibious assault rehearsal carried

An amphibious assault vehicle drives toward Onslow Beach
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, February 6, 2012 - An amphibious assault vehicle drives toward Onslow Beach during exercise Bold Alligator 2012

Republic of Korea amphibious assault vehicles maneuver in formation in Busan
Busan, Republic of Korea, March 11, 2016 - Republic of Korea amphibious assault vehicles maneuver in formation while practicing a beach assault in preparation for Ssang Yong 16

Marines anticipate the arrival of an Improved Navy Lighterage System
Camp Pendleton, California, October 16, 2009 - Marines anticipate the arrival of an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS)

A Landing Craft Air Cushion coming ashore on a beach during an exercise near Camp Lemonier
Djibouti, April 1, 2009 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) comes ashore on a beach during an exercise near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

American Forces landing at Arzew, Algeria during Operation Torch. In conducting the unprecedented large-scale amphibious landings of Operation Torch American troops encountered many problems

An assault craft heads back to sea after dropping off cargo during an offload
October 11, 2009 - A Landing Craft, Air-Cushioned, from Assault Craft Unit 4 heads back to sea after dropping off cargo during an offload for Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt

A loadmaster guides a Marine 7-ton truck onto his Landing Craft, Air Cushioned
April 12, 2005 - A Navy load master guides a Marine 7-ton truck onto his Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) during an Amphibious Specialty Training aboard and off the coast of Camp Lejeune

Marines and Sailors load onto a Landing Craft Air-Cushion hovercraft
November 29, 2006 - Marines and Sailors load onto a Landing Craft Air-Cushioned for transport to USS Bataan (LHD-5)

The Bandvagn BvS10 Viking used by the Dutch Royal Marines
August 28, 2008 - The Bandvagn BvS-10 Viking used by the Dutch Royal Marines during a Field Training Exercise on the beach in Ostend (Oostende), Belgium

Beach masters assist Sailors and Marines onto a landing craft utility in Port-de-Paix
July 25, 2010 - Beach masters assist Sailors and Marines embarked aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima onto a landing craft utility (LCU)

Beach Master Unit loads cargo aboard a Landing Craft Utility
Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, December 28, 2006 - Beach Master Unit loads cargo aboard a Landing Craft Utility

Amphibious assault vehicles push through the sand of Hwajin Beach, Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea, November 4, 2009 - Amphibious assault vehicles push through the sand of Hwajin Beach during an amphibious landing as part of Korean Incremental Training Program 2010

Korean amphibious assault vehicles land on Dogu Beach, South Korea
Busan, Republic of Korea, March 11, 2016 - Korean amphibious assault vehicles land on Dogu Beach, South Korea during Exercise Ssang Yong 16

U. S. Marines run out of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Kahuku Training Area Oahu, Hawaii, July 18, 2004 - U.S. Marines run out of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a mechanized raid in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004

Korean amphibious assault vehicles moving across the beach during a simulated amphibious
Hat Yao, Thailand, February 4, 2010 - Korean amphibious assault vehicles move across the beach during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2010

Silhouette of Marines and an amphibious assault vehicle providing security on Hwajin Beach
November 4, 2009 - Marines and an amphibious assault vehicle provide security on the landing site during an amphibious landing on Hwajin Beach as part of Korean Incremental Training Program 2010

Amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, Republic of Korea
March 12, 2016 - U.S. Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marines Corps, New Zealand Army and Australian Army conduct amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, Republic of Korea

A landing craft beaches to unload troops during Operation Pony Express, 1961
May 1, 1961 - A landing craft from USS Magoffin (APA-199) beaches to unload U.S. Marines, British Commandos and Australian infantrymen during the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)

NAVAL ACTION, 1744. Spanish warship sinks a British warship in an engagement off the coast of Provence, France, during the War of Austrian Succession, 1744. Oil on canvas, Spanish, 1783

CAESAR INVADING BRITAIN. Julius Caesars invasion of Britain in 55 B. C Pen-and-ink drawing
CAESAR INVADING BRITAIN. Julius Caesars invasion of Britain in 55 B.C.. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century

SINO-JAPANESE WAR, 1894. Visiting Japanese warship Akagi at Nagasaki Harbor, following the Battle of the Yalu River on the China-Korea border. English illustration, 1894

WORLD WAR I: GALLIPOLI. Allied troops landing at Anzac Beach in the Dardanelles strait, during the Gallipoli campaign against Turkey in 1915 during World War I

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1904. Naval action involving a Russian cruiser, foreground, probably at Port Arthur, China, in 1904

WORLD WAR I: DARDANELLES. Stereograph view of the first landing of Allied Forces at Dardanelles in 1918

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. An American frigate battling a Barbary vessel during off the coast of Tripoli, 1804. Contemporary American painting

American soldiers aboard a U. S. Coast Guard landing craft prior to the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY, 1944. American soldiers aboard a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft prior to the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944

U. S. Army assault troops aboard the Coast Guard landing craft off the coast of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY, 1944. U.S. Army assault troops aboard the Coast Guard landing craft off the coast of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944

American troops leap off a U. S. Coast Guard landing craft to storm a North African beach during maneuvers to prepare
WORLD WAR II: TRAINING. American troops leap off a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft to storm a North African beach during maneuvers to prepare for the invasion of Normandy, 1944

American soldiers landing on the coast at Utah Beach during the invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY, 1944. American soldiers landing on the coast at Utah Beach during the invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944

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"Amphibious Warfare: Conquering Land and Sea in the Face of Adversity" From the trenches of World War I to the beaches of Normandy, it has played a crucial role in shaping military history. In 1918, marines stood as the first line of defense, ready to fight for their country. A powerful image captured this moment, showcasing their unwavering determination. Fast forward to June 6th, 1944 - D-Day. The U. S. Air Force's Republic P-47 Thunderbolts soared over Omaha Beach during the invasion of Normandy. Ogden Pleissner's watercolor immortalized this historic event, depicting bravery amidst chaos. But amphibious warfare is not a new concept; it dates back centuries. Rollo, a Norse chieftain and Viking leader from the 9th century, led his fleet on an audacious attack against Paris in France - a testament to its enduring significance. The British assault craft reached Toamasina shores during World War II's global conflict while Canadian troops landed near Piraeus port in Greece. These operations exemplify how nations harnessed amphibious tactics worldwide. Colonel Aubrey S. Newman fearlessly led his battalion across Red Beach in Leyte during October 1944 - an iconic painting by H. Charles McBarron Jr. , titled "Follow Me. " This artwork symbolizes leadership and unity amidst adversity. Innovation also played a pivotal role with landing craft air cushions making their way ashore effortlessly or U. S Navy Landing Craft offloading equipment on Oahu beachfronts in Hawaii – showcasing technological advancements that revolutionized amphibious assaults. During Operation Torch in North Africa, soldiers from the U. S Army stormed beaches with unparalleled courage and resilience – proving that success can be achieved even under challenging circumstances.